HUNKER DOWN LOUNGE HIDEAWAY/CATEGORY 5
9 S ATLANTIC AVE · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator primed. 50ppm Dishwasher behind bar on tropics side is at 0ppm. Sanitize all wares in kitchen until repaired **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored on top shelf over sauces, breads and cheese **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical Spray bottle stored on rack at door to the walk in cooler over spices and single service items. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun holsters at each bar are soiled. Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to ice machine is blocked by compressed air tanks. In tropics side near walk in cooler, blocked by shelf
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees with no proof of training
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate. Dispenser chutes for Oasis drink machines at hunker at Cat 5 have an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured near glass side door to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In multiple stalls for women's, unisex, and employee restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom on tropics side **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service cups on the floor in main liquor room **Corrected On-Site**
54-01-5Basic – Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Contractor building stage repeatedly smoking a vape in establishment.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Unwashed lemons, limes and oranges stored on the shelf above cans and bottles **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At first soda gun near entry point of tropics bar
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as shelf in Jell-O shot reach in cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:16 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.